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Surgical Assistant

Southeast Missouri Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Cape Girardeau, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/2/2026

Our oral surgery practice is looking for a motivated individual with at least one year of experience in dental, nursing, medical assisting or scrub tech to join our team of surgical assistants! A wonderfully successful practice with so much more to offer the community with the right group of individuals.

Hours: Monday - Friday. No weekend our night hours.

This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Preparing patient for surgery
  • Ensuring all general anesthesia prep has been completed successfully
  • Taking panoramic X-rays & 3D scans
  • Checking all documents for accuracy
  • Ensure solid communication between patient and doctor
  • Monitoring during surgery
  • Passing and assisting for procedures
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Post-operative phase of care
  • Sterilization of surgical equipment
  • Strict adherence to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and OSHA regulations/procedures

Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Professional appearance and attitude
  • Superior customer service skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Safety minded care of patients
  • Must work well in a close team environment
  • Must treat others the way that you would want to be treated

Benefits:

  • 401K plan after one year of employment
  • PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • CE

If you feel that you would be a good fit for this position, please reply with cover letter and resume or fax to 573-334-9004.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Experience:

  • Dental or surgical assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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